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Trump Nominates Acting CDC Chief Monarez to Lead Agency

Acting Director Susan Monarez is the planned nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Acting Director Susan Monarez is the planned nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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By Skylar Woodhouse and Rachel Cohrs Zhang

March 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM UTC

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March 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM UTC

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President Donald Trump said he is nominating Susan Monarez, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to be the agency’s permanent chief.

“Dr. Monarez brings decades of experience championing Innovation, Transparency, and strong Public Health Systems,” Trump said on his social-media platform on Monday.